Definitions for thoracic duct
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1. thoracic ductnoun

   the major duct of the lymphatic system

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1. Thoracic duct

   In human anatomy, the thoracic duct (also known as the left lymphatic duct, alimentary duct, chyliferous duct, and Van Hoorne's canal) is the larger of the two lymph ducts of the lymphatic system (the other being the right lymphatic duct). The thoracic duct usually begins from the upper aspect of the cisterna chyli, passing out of the abdomen through the aortic hiatus into first the posterior mediastinum and then the superior mediastinum, extending as high up as the root of the neck before descending to drain into the systemic (blood) circulation at the venous angle. The thoracic duct carries chyle, a liquid containing both lymph and emulsified fats, rather than pure lymph. It also collects most of the lymph in the body other than from the right thorax, arm, head, and neck (which are drained by the right lymphatic duct).When the duct ruptures, the resulting flood of liquid into the pleural cavity is known as chylothorax.

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1. thoracic duct

   The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the human body that serves as the main conduit for the return of lymph, a clear or white fluid that carries white blood cells, into the circulatory system. It extends from the lower spine to the neck and drains lymph from the lower limbs, pelvis, abdomen, and the left side of the thorax, left arm, and left side of the neck and head. This helps to maintain fluid balance and plays a role in the body’s immune function.

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1. Thoracic duct

   In human anatomy, the thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel of the lymphatic system. It is also known as the left lymphatic duct, alimentary duct, chyliferous duct, and Van Hoorne's canal. In adults, the thoracic duct is typically 38-45cm in length and an average diameter of about 5mm. The vessel usually starts from the level of the second lumbar vertebra and extends to the root of the neck. It drains into the systemic circulation at the left brachiocephalic vein between the left subclavian and left internal jugular veins. It also collects most of the lymph in the body other than from the right side which is drained by the right lymphatic duct.

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1. Thoracic Duct

   The largest lymphatic vessel that passes through the chest and drains into the SUBCLAVIAN VEIN.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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